> It's not a clone. The game series was developed by "Buddiez Inc" until the DS > edition. Later games were developed by Kiteretsu. > > Kiteretsu seems to have been formed in 2007 so it's possible they're the same > company, just under different management.
I think they did change the company name. Hint Inc.
Haze said they took the idea from Bejeweled.
Don't forget Candy Crush stole the idea from Bejeweled.